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Article: Judge orders new parole hearing for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
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- AP Worldstream
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- June 5, 2002
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Dateline: SAN BERNARDINO, California
A judge ordered a new parole hearing for former Charles Manson follower
Leslie Van Houten, saying her good behavior behind bars should be
considered.
Superior Court Judge Bob N. Krug also suggested on Monday that the
state Board of Prison Terms provide further guidance on other things
she can do to earn her freedom.
The judge said last month that the board had not given specific reasons
for denying parole to Van Houten, who was convicted of a double slaying
in the 1960s.
The state board has rejected parole for Van Houten 13 times, most ...